Want an inexpensive mini battery

nick5446 · June 12th, 2013, 02:53 PM

Anybody have recommendations for a cheap lightweight battery? Ballistic isn't out of the question since I get them at dealer cost, and I've had 2 w/ good experiences, but more and more friends are having bad experiences.

Any eBay brands worth checking out? If it lacks reliability but is super cheap that's fine by me, as long as it doesn't fry my electrical system. It'll be going in my race bike, so it doesn't need daily starting ability and I can charge it in between races, and I can bump start it if I have to. Worst-case, it takes about a minute to swap the stock one back in if it fails.

I've got some no-name RC car-type battery in my dual sport, but it's kick start so it doesn't require much. I've been meaning to see if it'll start the Ninja...

Thanks!

Joshorilla · June 12th, 2013, 02:59 PM

A 12v RC battery would be ideal if you only need it to give enough power to the loom and lights etc, I don't know if the supply to the battery will kick out too many amps, that may kill the RC batteries.

lgk · June 12th, 2013, 03:28 PM

it most likely will start the ninja as long as the surge rating is high enough.

but i'm not sure how long it lasts in that environment though.

Motofool · June 12th, 2013, 04:20 PM

These are used for ignition only of gasoline engines for big RC airplanes (up to 100 cc):

http://www.hangtimes.com/giantrxpacks.html

http://www.hangtimes.com/a123_packs.html

http://www.hangtimes.com/weightcompare.html

rojoracing53 · June 12th, 2013, 04:24 PM

Real race bike require you to bump start them anyways

mgentz · June 12th, 2013, 07:27 PM

I have an alien motion four cell in mine. I think i paid like eighty for it. Works awesome and is super light weight.

lgk · June 12th, 2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgentz

I have an alien motion four cell in mine. I think i paid like eighty for it. Works awesome and is super light weight.

Is it purely four cells in series or does it have some kind of charging circuits that help balance cell charge?

five10 · June 12th, 2013, 08:40 PM

Interested in this.. just killed my battery last weekend..

mgentz · June 13th, 2013, 05:25 AM

It has a balance charging port that u can get a charger for. It is $35.

June 12th, 2013, 02:53 PM	#1
nick5446 ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Portlandia, OR Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): Too many Posts: 29	Want an inexpensive mini battery Anybody have recommendations for a cheap lightweight battery? Ballistic isn't out of the question since I get them at dealer cost, and I've had 2 w/ good experiences, but more and more friends are having bad experiences. Any eBay brands worth checking out? If it lacks reliability but is super cheap that's fine by me, as long as it doesn't fry my electrical system. It'll be going in my race bike, so it doesn't need daily starting ability and I can charge it in between races, and I can bump start it if I have to. Worst-case, it takes about a minute to swap the stock one back in if it fails. I've got some no-name RC car-type battery in my dual sport, but it's kick start so it doesn't require much. I've been meaning to see if it'll start the Ninja... Thanks!

June 12th, 2013, 03:28 PM	#3
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	it most likely will start the ninja as long as the surge rating is high enough. but i'm not sure how long it lasts in that environment though. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

June 12th, 2013, 04:20 PM	#4
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	These are used for ignition only of gasoline engines for big RC airplanes (up to 100 cc): http://www.hangtimes.com/giantrxpacks.html http://www.hangtimes.com/a123_packs.html http://www.hangtimes.com/weightcompare.html __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

June 12th, 2013, 08:40 PM	#8
five10 ninjette.org member Name: Nasty Location: East Bay - CA Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ebony Ninja 300 Posts: 55	Interested in this.. just killed my battery last weekend.. __________________________________________________ -Need tips/have tips to give on buying a new bike? Visit my thread. Add your input! http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122975

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June 12th, 2013, 02:59 PM	#2
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	A 12v RC battery would be ideal if you only need it to give enough power to the loom and lights etc, I don't know if the supply to the battery will kick out too many amps, that may kill the RC batteries.

June 12th, 2013, 04:24 PM	#5
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Real race bike require you to bump start them anyways

June 12th, 2013, 07:27 PM	#6
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	I have an alien motion four cell in mine. I think i paid like eighty for it. Works awesome and is super light weight.

June 13th, 2013, 05:25 AM	#9
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	It has a balance charging port that u can get a charger for. It is $35.